Her initial disagreement with his suggestion was apparent, with the shaking of her head followed by the rhetorical question threatening to yank a retort out of him right away. However, he pulled it back right as it was at the tip of his tongue as he recalled that he himself had just pointed out that this would have never been their first choice given they had others. He understood the turbulent conflict that must be stirring up within her, but considering all they had already gone through to get to this point, such a risk sounded like one worthwhile to take right now.

Her next question then reflected her change of heart, and he sighed in contentment as he leaned back in his seat. "I have his number memorized, so as I've mentioned, just stop us at the next public payphone and I'll get it sorted out. Look sunshine, I know why you're hesitant to ask for help, but you're worth it, alright? At least I think you are. You don't deserve all that's happened to you."